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I was dropped off in the ski centre car park and after applying some sun lotion (no, really!) started the slog up under the chairlift
- The path by the chairlift
After an hour or so sweating up the hill I got to the first ski lift station and walked along the path to continue up to the summit. Just over an hour saw me up to the top of Meall a'Bhuiridh to some absolutely stunning views in all directions. Ben Nevis in the North back to the Black Mount and the tops over there.
- View north to Ben Nevis
- View back towards Black Mount
Now at this point I was planning on going over to Creise but I don't really do heights/exposure well and when I looked over towards it my legs started shaking so I decided to call a halt where I was. Plus I was up there on my lonesome and could not see the best way up onto the ridge.
- The way over to Creise (Eeek!)
So after a wee walk around and a quick spot of lunch with a wee nip from my trusty hipflask I started on my way back down. Took in total about two hours to get back down as I stopped and was watching some people hang gliding and parascending off of Creag Dhubh and just taking in the views. Quite slippy going down as parts of the path were steep and it was so dry and dusty (again, no, really!).
Popped into the cafe at the ski centre for a wee refreshment (sweet, sweet, beer) while waiting for my lift after an enjoyable day out. Hopefully another few sunny days to come this year.